That project posed significant problem-solving challenges that required input from the design, construction, and engineering teams at Sellick Consultants. It included cutting a 1-metre diameter hole in a structural concrete slab to facilitate the lift shaft. The lift will add longevity for a resident who is coming up on retirement, and who was a past client of Pichelmann’s from 2008. Last year was also a really good year for industry recognition, says Eugene. For instance, a project they did in Forrest received multiple awards, including ‘Best Bathroom renovation over $50,000’ from the MBA and HIA, ‘Best Renovation/Construction over $1 million,’ from the HIA, and ‘Best Outdoor Project’ from the HIA. That outdoor project was part of a renovation and extension to an older house in Forrest to make it more liveable for a family of five. “We modernized and streamlined it without taking the character out,” Eugene says. “There was quite an extensive amount of work in build, design and engineering to get everything they wanted in the house.” The pool, tennis court and cabana in the back all formed the outdoor award-winning project. When it comes to their custom-building division, Eugene says they will continue doing what they do best into the future. “We’re careful about not growing for the sake of growing. We try to take on type and number projects that we can do and do well.” “The maintenance side of the business we’d like see continue to grow,” says Eugene. “I think there’s more than enough capability there for that business to service a lot more Canberrans and provide value in that way.” OCTOBER 2024
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